Stop Guessing, Start Saving: Introducing the Optimized Parswood™ Filter Sizing Tool

The Challenge of Filtration Sizing: Why "Close Enough" Isn't Good Enough

In the world of critical fluid processing—from craft spirits to high-volume beverage clarification—filtration is non-negotiable. But accurately sizing a lenticular filter system has historically been a challenge. Relying on simple rules of thumb often leads to one of two expensive outcomes:

1. Over-Sizing: Buying more filter stacks and larger housings than you need, driving up unnecessary capital expenditure.
2. Under-Sizing: The system fails to meet flow targets, resulting in extended batch times, poor filter life, and increased operational headaches.

At PARSWOOD™, we believe optimal filtration should be easy, predictable, and cost-effective. That’s why we’ve completely overhauled our tool and are proud to launch the Optimized Lenticular Filter Sizing Tool, powered by our Adaptive Sizing & Resource Engine (ASRE). This tool doesn't just calculate; it simulates thousands of scenarios to find the absolute best balance of performance and price for your specific batch.

What Makes the New ASRE Tool Truly Optimized?

We designed the ASRE tool to think like a professional engineer, accounting for the dynamic factors of your real-world process.

1. Full System Cost Optimization and Sizing

Our tool's primary mission is to minimize your capital expenditure while guaranteeing performance. Instead of simply telling you how much area you need, the ASRE tool performs a smart allocation:

• It evaluates all available disc sizes (8-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch lenticular stacks).
• It combines the necessary stacks into the most cost-efficient housing allocation (e.g., opting for one 4-stack housing over four single-stack housings, where appropriate).

The result is a recommendation that meets your flow and capacity needs with the lowest possible initial cost, ensuring you buy exactly what you need—nothing more, nothing less.

2. Adaptive Engineering for Real-World Conditions

Filtration performance is highly sensitive to conditions like temperature and viscosity. A standard calculator ignores this; the ASRE tool embraces it. Our adaptive algorithm automatically adjusts flux rates based on the following critical inputs:

• Liquid Viscosity: Filtering wine, beer, or high-proof spirits all require different baseline flux rates. The tool adjusts its assumptions based on your product.
• Operating Temperature: Colder fluids are more viscous and filter slower. The tool incorporates a temperature compensation factor, preventing premature pressure spikes and ensuring your flow target is hit regardless of the season.
• Solids Level: By defining your liquid as having "High," "Medium," or "Low" solids, the tool applies a fouling multiplier to ensure the system is adequately sized for the most challenging applications, like rough clarification.

3. Predictable Filter Life and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Operational planning relies on predictable changeout schedules. Our tool integrates engineering constants for media capacity, giving you clear guidance on longevity:

• Depth Filtration: The estimate is ~6–10 batches between changeouts (though this is highly dependent on your actual solids load).
• Carbon Filtration: The carbon module will be limited by adsorption capacity and is typically expected to last 1 batch.

Furthermore, the tool provides a comprehensive TCO summary, including the initial capital cost for the stainless steel housings and an estimated annual cost for replacement filter stacks.

Stop the Guesswork. Start Optimizing.

Whether your primary driver is flow speed, minimizing total cost, or hitting a specific filter run volume, the Parswood ASRE tool provides a single, data-driven answer.

Ready to find your perfect, optimized filtration system?

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This tool gives a reliable estimate based on standard engineering assumptions. For critical applications or regulated industries, contact PARSWOOD™ for final verification.